"Who is Jenna Fox? Seventeen-year-old Jenna has been told that is her name. She has just awoken from a coma, they tell her, and she is still recovering from a terrible accident in which she was involved a year ago. But what happened before that? Jenna doesn't remember her life. Or does she? And are the memories really hers?... Set in a near future America, it takes readers on an unforgettable journey through questions of bio-medical ethics and the nature of humanity." ~taken from Amazon

I'm only about 25% into this book, but it's enjoyable so far. I like that the main character is an unreliable narrator, and I am intrigued by the futuristic setting of the story. I anticipate that this will end up being a sort of modern twist on Frankenstein (one of my favorite books!). TBD--so far, so good!/*****

"Jane has lived a mostly ordinary life, raised by her recently deceased aunt Magnolia, whom she counted on to turn life into an adventure. Without Aunt Magnolia, Jane is lost. So she's easily swept away when a glamorous, capricious, and wealthy acquaintance from years ago asks Jane to accompany her to a gala at the extravagant island mansion called Tu Reviens...What Jane doesn't know is that the house will offer her five choices that could ultimately determine the course of her life." ~taken from Amazon.

This rather bizarre book is very different from the author's other, more popular books. Mature students who like strange stories and enjoy "choose your own adventure" type tales may enjoy this one. Full disclosure--I skimmed the last half of the book. **/*****

An entertaining murder mystery featuring a plucky leading lady. Fans of CSI-type shows will enjoy this, as it really gets into the forensics of a murder scene. Not for the faint of heart! ****/*****

Although this book in verse flows poetically in its printed form, its audio book including musical performances by the characters is in my opinion the best way to get immersed in the story. ***/*****

This 5 medal award winner and 2014-2015 High School Virginia Reader’s Choice nominee tells the story of two Mexican-American teens with beautiful narration as both boys discover their self-identity and their place in the universe. For a mature reader. ****/*****

After a run-in with the law, Bangledeshi born teen Naeem enters a deal with the NYPD to become a part of the now defunct Muslim Surveillance Program. In doing so, is Naeem a hero, or a traitor to his own community? ***1/2/*****